Aviation combat element wrap up [Image 5 of 10]

KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN

05.25.2009

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brian Jones 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters take off from Camp Bastion, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dec. 25, 2008. Marine Light/Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, a section of the air combat element of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan, provides fire support, security and visual reconnaissance support to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (Reinforced), the ground combat element of SPMAGTF-A and other alliance forces. The Marines of the squadron are well-prepared and trained for their mission and have many combat veterans within their ranks.

• Date Taken: 05.25.2009
• Date Posted: 05.25.2009 06:53
• Photo ID: 174544
• VIRIN: 090525-M-0000S-008
• Resolution: 3504x1834
• Size: 665.75 KB
• Location: KANDAHAR, AF